With just over two weeks left in the season, teams are engaging in their last minute pushes to improve their position. Except for the Celtics, that is, who were embarrassingly slaughtered from start to finish by the Spurs on Sunday. When an opponent can look like the UConn women against you, that’s never a good thing.

With several potential killer 1st round opponents waiting, Boston will need to make sure it never happens again. It’s a tough order for sure, but with the playoffs soon upon us?, how will things turn out? It shouldn’t be too hard to look into the future…

Remaining Celtics Schedule:

Date

Opponent

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March 31

Vs Thunder

Following San Antonio with Kevin Durant? Tough task.

April 2

Vs Rockets

If nothing else, the Rockets are mediocre without Yao Ming.

April 4

Vs Cavaliers

No way this is going well.

April 6

@ Knicks

Nate Robinson, the inside man, will help pick the Knicks apart.

April 7

@ Raptors

The Raptors have been losing both lately and against Boston.

April 9

Vs Wizards

For a team ahead of only New Jersey, the Wizards aren’t that magical.

April 10

@ Bucks

Game one of two in a first round prequel is the most important one left.

April 13

@ Bulls

It’ll be tough with Chicago trying to claw out a playoff niche.

April 14

Vs Bucks

Game two of two will act as a safeguard for home court.

First Round:

#1 Cavaliers vs #8 Bulls

Chicago sneaks in over the Raptors, but Cleveland is infinitely more than a match. Cleveland sweeps.

#2 Magic vs #7 Bobcats

Orlando’s tough, but Charlotte’s no slouch at home either. Orlando 4-2.

#3 Hawks vs #6 Heat

The Heat may be winning, but the Hawks are too good in the end. Atlanta 4-3 along home/away lines.

#4 Celtics vs #5 Bucks

Boston is too unstable, and I don’t like how Pierce went down against San Antonio. Milwaukee sweeps.

#1 Lakers vs #8 Trailblazers

Portland is trying to improve, but too much stands in their way. Los Angeles 4-1.

#2 Mavericks vs #7 Spurs

These two can’t seem to get enough of each other come post-season. Dallas 4-1.

#3 Suns vs #6 Thunder

Sure, Phoenix is hot as, well, the Sun, but the Thunder are capable of roaring like, well, Thunder. Oklahoma City 4-3.